ACADEMIC SUCCESS

At Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena, our programs are built around key pillars that guide everything we do, ensuring that every child and teen has access to meaningful opportunities for growth and success. Each pillar – Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character and Leadership – represents a core area of child development, with programs designed to inspire, educate, and empower our members.

Academic Success

Empowering Great Futures for Kids

Our affordable after-school programs in Pasadena are designed to help youth build essential academic skills, guiding them to graduate high school with confidence. Whether preparing for college, trade school, military service, or a rewarding career, we are committed to setting every member on a path toward success. Through personalized support, each child gains the tools they need to overcome challenges, empowering them to reach their full potential. At the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena, we believe that fun after-school hours should also be productive, inspiring kids to dream big and achieve more.


The programs listed below are a few examples of the many opportunities available under our Academic Success pillar. Every Club member has access to these resources, with participation based on age-appropriate guidelines for each program.

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PROJECT LEARN

BGCP believes that education is the foundation of a great future. Project LEARN provides Club members with the tools, resources, and encouragement they need to succeed academically. Through engaging activities in STEM, literacy programs, tutoring, and enrichment workshops, Project LEARN inspires a love for learning and empowers youth to reach their full potential.
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POWER HOUR

Power Hour is the Club's homework completion time where members are helped toward academic achievement through tutoring and high-yield learning activities and encouraging members.
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MONEY MATTERS

Money Matters guides members ages 13-18 toward financial responsibility and independence. Money Matters has taught teens how to set goals, budget, save and invest. In addition to staff-led financial literacy sessions, young people practice their financial decision-making skills through fun, engaging digital tools and games. Teens who complete Money Matters show improved financial management skills, including saving money and sticking to a budget.
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IMAGE MAKERS: CREATES

The Image Makers National Photography Program teaches members black-and-white, color, digital, and alternative process photography. The program includes activities tailored to three skill levels and offers the opportunity for members to enter an annual photography contest that provides local, regional and national recognition.
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MUSIC LESSONS

BGCP's Music Program offers individual (1:3 ratio) instrumental lessons in flute, clarinet, saxophone, recorder, beginning and intermediate piano, and more. Group lessons and musical fun are also offered with drumming and xylophones with Music Director, Hope, who has more than 30 years of experience as a private teacher, clinician, and professional musician.